BOMBARDIER Outlander 400, Operator'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE DOES NOT TURN
1. Ignition switch is in the OFF position.
– Place switch to the ON position.
2. Transmission is not set on PARK or NEUTRAL.
– Set transmission either in PARK or in NEUTRAL or press the brake lever.
3. Burnt fuse.
– Check main fuse condition.
4. Weak battery or loose connections.
– Check charging system fuse.
– Check connections and terminals condition.
– Have the battery checked.
– Contact an authorized Bombardier ATV dealer.
ENGINE TURNS OVER BUT FAILS TO START
1. Engine stop switch.
– Make sure that engine stop switch is in ON position.
2. Mixture not rich enough to start cold engine.
– Check fuel tank level and check starting procedure, particularly use of the
choke.
3. Flooded engine (spark plug wet when removed).
– Refer to SPECIAL PROCEDURES.
4. No fuel to the engine (spark plug dry when removed).
– Check fuel tank level; turn fuel valve to ON (also try on RES). A failure of
the fuel pump or carburetor may have occurred.
– Contact an authorized Bombardier ATV dealer.
5. Spark plug/ignition (no spark).
– Check main fuse condition.
– Remove spark plug then reconnect to ignition coil.
– Check that ignition switch and/or engine stop switch is/are at the ON posi-
tion.
– Start engine with spark plug grounded to the engine away from spark plug
hole. If no spark appears, replace spark plug.
– If trouble persists, contact an authorized Bombardier ATV dealer.
6. Engine compression.
– As the engine is pulled over with the rewind starter, “cycles” of resistance
should be felt as piston goes past top dead center. If no pulsating resistance
is felt, it suggests a major loss of compression.
– Contact an authorized Bombardier ATV dealer.
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